Seasonal Laborer - Highway Department

Douglas County•Highway Department Hawthorne, WI

23h•Onsite

About The Position

The Douglas County Highway Department is seeking Seasonal Laborers for the upcoming summer season. This position will perform general highway maintenance and assigned laborer tasks involving the use of hand tools and operation of motorized equipment, including but not limited to traffic flagging, mowing with light-duty tractors, pothole patching, and general labor. Opportunities may exist for seasonal work from mid Spring to late Fall. This position typically works four days a week, ten hours a day. This position occasionally requires overtime work when requested.

Requirements

High School diploma or GED preferred (must be at least 18 years of age).
Must possess a valid driver's license and good driving record.
Physically capable of working outdoors in all types of weather conditions.
Capable of lifting heavy loads.
Must be punctual.
Possess a strong work ethic.
Able to work efficiently with a wide variety of people.
Ability to effectively use hand tools.
Ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions.
Ability to work independently.
Good physical condition necessary to perform job duties; including laboring, sometimes in extreme heat/adverse weather conditions and standing for long periods of time.
Must pass a physical exam and pre-employment drug screen.

Responsibilities

Perform general highway maintenance.
Perform assigned laborer tasks involving the use of hand tools and operation of motorized equipment.
Traffic flagging.
Mowing with light-duty tractors.
Pothole patching.
General labor.